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Rafael Talavera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Aug 25, 2009

Victim Details

Created

Jul 30, 2012

Case Added

Mar 15, 2016

Firstname

Rafael

Lastname

Talavera

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Height To

74 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Weight To

180 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 25, 2009

City

Nogales

State

Arizona

County

Santa Cruz County

Agency ID

4712

Agency Name

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Agency City

Tucson

Agency State

Arizona

Agency Contact

Agency Address

Agency Case #

FSC MPR 1543

Primary Agency

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

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Rafael was last seen crossing the border near Nogales, Arizona.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2009

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Rafael Talavera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Aug 25, 2009

Victim Details

Case Description

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